A skilled and sizeable Russian prospect cracks the list this year at #21 for the Penguins in the Pensburgh list of the Top 25 players under the age of 25 this year.
#21: Kirill Tankov, Forward
2021 Ranking: #20
Age: 20 (March 26, 2002)
Height/Weight: 6’ 2”, 190 pounds
Acquired Via: 2021 NHL Draft (Seventh Round — #218 overall)
Despite being known for skilled players and having a European flair, the Penguins haven’t emphasized going to Russia to find players in the recent past.